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2026 stories

Australian firms face surge in AI-driven ransomware attacks
Cloud Security

Australian firms face surge in AI-driven ransomware attacks

Two in five Australian firms faced ransomware attacks last year amid rising AI-driven cyber threats, with many paying ransoms exceeding USD $250,000.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds
DevOps

AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse for rapid campaign impact insights
Identity and Access Management

Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse for rapid campaign impact insights

Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse, a fast, data-light tool giving marketers quick, reliable insights into the true impact of campaigns and channels.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift
Firewalls

AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026
Data Analytics

AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Moomoo analysis examines AMD's long-term outlook
Semiconductors

Moomoo analysis examines AMD's long-term outlook

AMD outlines multi-year growth expectations as new market analysis from Moomoo assesses the company's reliance on data centre and AI demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026
Biometrics

AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026

By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking
Fintech

Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
CNCF launches new certification for cloud native engineers
Virtualisation

CNCF launches new certification for cloud native engineers

The CNCF has launched the Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer credential to certify advanced platform engineering skills for enterprises.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Enterprises to focus AI spend on cost savings & data control
Hybrid Cloud

Enterprises to focus AI spend on cost savings & data control

Enterprises will prioritise AI investments on cost savings, data governance, and measurable business outcomes over new tool acquisition in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge
Storage

Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge

Synology launches PAS7700, a dual-active all-NVMe storage system, offering secure, high-performance, and highly available data access for AI-driven enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends
Fintech

AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends

India's fintech sector readies for a decade of innovation, with AI, embedded finance, wealth inclusion, and cyber resilience driving growth through 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Malaysia's AI drive balances tech growth with governance reforms
Partner Programmes

Malaysia's AI drive balances tech growth with governance reforms

Malaysia boosts its AI sector with major infrastructure and partnerships while planning new governance laws to ensure ethical, transparent tech growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Vertiv to power AI-ready Digital Realty data centre
Network Infrastructure

Vertiv to power AI-ready Digital Realty data centre

Vertiv will supply advanced cooling and power infrastructure for Digital Realty's AI-ready ROM1 data centre in Rome, supporting high-performance computing from 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Google unveils AI tools for smarter ads & analytics insights
Data Analytics

Google unveils AI tools for smarter ads & analytics insights

Google has launched Ads Advisor and Analytics Advisor, AI tools using Gemini models to help marketers optimise campaigns and gain insights on Ads and Analytics.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms
Unified Communications

Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms

Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.

By Mark Bodger • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales
Marketing Technologies

Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025